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All’s Well That Ends Well is a play by William Shakespeare that was first published in 1623
. (The year of its first performance is unknown.) The play is a comedy that follows the story of Helena, a young woman who after curing the King of France of a serious illness is granted permission to marry the man of her choosing. She chooses Bertram, a nobleman who does not reciprocate her feelings. All’s Well That Ends Well explores themes of love, class, and gender as Helena uses her intelligence and resourcefulness to win Bertram's heart.Read the full play summary, the full play analysis, and a complete list of character descriptions for All’s Well That Ends Well.
